The intent was to increase cash flow and hold and the means to do it required massive construction work, not just paint and carpet.

Some people flip houses and grind out massive profits every year.

There is a massive inventory crunch here now that is showing minimal signs of ease.  

So.... you can use the market as an excuse to sit on the sideline OR you can take action, start investing, and start building massive amounts of wealth.

Only if it's got some serious issues, massive problems that will require serious work and capital to correct.

It's all $150k+ and in massive need of repair. 

While it's true that buying a home is a big financial commitment, you don't need to have a massive amount of savings to get started.

Eastern Time. https://www.bls.gov/cpi/#:~:text=Next%20Release,Eastern%20Ti...CPI deals directly with the inflation of goods, it is the the reason they are raising rates in the first place which was a result of the massive COVID stimulus.The next big data point is employment/unemployment. 

I just don't want to inherit a massive problem.

Also, I heard your podcast on BP and congratulations on your massive success.